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Ty Detmer will not be back with the Falcons and is expected to retire.

The 38-year-old quarterback may go into coaching. The former BYU star, a ninth-round pick when he came out, survived 15 years in the NFL despite not taking a snap since 2001. He lost his only playoff start, for the Eagles in 1996. Fri, Apr 14, 2006 08:40:00 AM

Detmer will continue as the #3 QB behind Vick, and Matt Schaub. The Falcons are keeping him around almost as an extra QB coach because he knows the west-coast offense so well. Tue, Mar 29, 2005 12:36:00 PM

Julio Jones (turf toe) was limited to side work in Thursday's practice.

Jones took part in the walk-through, but not team drills. He'll be listed as "DNP." Coach Dan Quinn is hoping he can get in a limited session on Friday. ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported the Falcons are "optimistic" Jones will suit up against the Rams, but he's genuinely questionable. Even if he does play, it's quite possible he'll be a decoy. Jones is shaping up as a high-risk, high-reward option for the first week of the fantasy playoffs.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier that Sanu isn't likely to play this week. Atlanta's receiving corps is suddenly in rough shape with Sanu hurt and Julio Jones dealing with turf toe. Taylor Gabriel set a season-high in targets last week and could be in for another big workload Sunday against Los Angeles.

Falcons LT Jake Matthews has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee, but the team is "hopeful" he can practice on Thursday.

Matthews didn't return after going down in the first half on Sunday. Thursday will be a test to see how far along he is, with how he feels on Friday likely determining his Week 14 status. Injuries are really starting to take a toll on the Falcons, who will be in both divisional and wild card dogfights down the stretch. Tom Compton is the next man up.